Samsung just surprised everyone with the Galaxy S25 Edge—from the naming and thickness to the camera setup. The company showcased the phone at the Galaxy Unpacked event; comparing its thickness with mockups of the S23 and S24. It’s said to be just 6.4mm thick, the slimmest device ever in the Galaxy S lineup! The size is also very similar to the base S23 and S24 mockups, so, expect it to be around 6.1-inch to 6.2-inch.
But when will it launch? Should you wait for it? What are the specifications, and what will be the price?
Samsung revealed no details except the external design. According to industry sources, it will be priced somewhere between the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, which means between a $1000 to $1300.
What to expect?
All three existing models are powered by the 8 Elite chip, so it will likely follow the same route. However, the camera module reveals a big shift from our expectations. It only includes two cameras on the back – and it’s unlikely to ditch the ultrawide. And upon closer inspection, the lens on the top does indeed seem like an ultrawide.
Many people found the camera setup appears somewhat similar to that of the iPhone 16, which also includes the same combination of lenses.
But what about the camera resolutions? There have been leaks of a 200-megapixel main camera and the use of Samsung’s new ALOP lens tech that makes it more compact. But, considering the accuracy of the leaked CAD renders and the ‘S25 Slim’ naming, I’ll refrain from commenting further based on the previous leaks.
The Galaxy S25, Plus, and Ultra bring specs similar to their predecessors, and the Edge model is positioned between the Plus and Ultra. So expect familiar hardware other than the aspects such as battery and camera that are very much dependent on the thickness.
Waiting might just be the right decision!
For those excited about this device, it is expected to hit the market sometime within the first half of this year. Again, nothing is official, and you may have to wait till the second half. The only downside of this super slim device could be the battery life, as it’s insanely slim and Samsung is yet to adopt the high-density silicon carbon anode battery tech.
That said, if you prefer a thin and light phone and are not in a hurry to upgrade, waiting for it might just be the right decision. The existing S25 series models will still be available—possibly at a lower price. So even if Samsung doesn’t move forward with the slim phone concept, you can’t go wrong!
